2006-07-19 04:43:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
Phuket itself is very commercial and touristy, kind of like Coney Island. If you really want to see the beauty of coastal Thailand and relax, it is better to spend most of your time on the smaller and quieter islands near Phuket, like Koh Phi Phi, Krabi and the Semilan Islands. There are day trips by boat that will get you there. Fabulous beaches, amazing culture (ever seen a fishing village built entirely on stilts over the ocean?) incredible diving.
Just be prepared to honor Muslim culture in the less populated outer islands (throw at least one long sleeved cotton shirt and lightweight pair of long pants into your suitcase), be sure you dive with an experienced local dive master (LOTS of very poisonous critters in Thai waters) and watch out for pirates (yes, really! but not as bad as farther south off coastal Malaysia). I envy you... enjoy!
2006-07-19 05:23:35 · answer #1 · answered by Fogjazz49-Retired 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The beach is wonderful there. Go around the place, don't stay in one place. You can go island hopping around, even stay in some of them. You can make enquiries at the pier if you want.
Phuket is also the launching site to Phang-nga and Krabi. More beach resorts to stay in at these places.
Also around Phuket town, there are various theme parks available for visits, if you tire of the beach. You can always pick up a brochure to see what is on hand. Try a Tiffany show, it is fun and entertaining. There will be much to see like Phuket Fantasea and Cultural Village.
Have fun.
2006-07-19 12:24:26 · answer #2 · answered by peanutz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rent a car or motorbike :it is a good idea when you are in Phuket. It is very easy to find the parking area in anywhere. The hotel will not ask for the parking fee.
The island to visit :
- Phi Phi Island : 1.00 hr by speedboat or 1.30 hr by big boat. One day trip is available with the inclusive of transfer to&from hotel, lunch, softdrink, insurance, snorkeling gears.
- Racha( Raya) island : 30 minutes from Phuket by speedboat. A great place for snorkeling and ralaxing on the white sandy beach.
*Booking can be made at your hotel tour desk
Night entertainment/Theme Park
- Phuket Fantasea : The ultimate show with dinner
- Simon Cabaret : Cabaret show by Thai Ladyboy
*Tickets are sold at your hotel tour desk
Adventure trip
- Elephant trekking : being on top of the gentle animal
- Sea Canoeing : this trip is very famous! canoeing along the limestone mountain, caves and lagoons.
- James Bond island : visit the place where " The man with the Golden Gun" was filmed
*Please contact your hotel tour desk
Hope the above info will be useful for your trip to Phuket.
Betty in Phuket.
2006-07-20 06:30:48 · answer #3 · answered by betty83120 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See Phuket and other Thai islands below
2006-07-19 13:12:14 · answer #4 · answered by berlingoffer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
day trips to phi phi and to james bond island are pretty good
some excellent scuba diving areas too
hire a moped for a few quid a day and just explore
theres loads of deserted beaches off the beaten track
and certainly take a trip down soi crocodile in patong and ogle the pretty tall 'ladies' there
lol
2006-07-20 07:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for Buddhist temples and monasteries. Find out what Thailand has done to memorialize the terror of the tsunami.
2006-07-19 11:48:56 · answer #6 · answered by Peace Pup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go and follow your nose. Make sure you spend some time on Patong beach to chill out.
Fantastic place.
2006-07-20 02:36:37 · answer #7 · answered by The Misfit and the Fool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phi Phi Island.... where the film 'The Beach' was filmed
2006-07-19 11:48:48 · answer #8 · answered by Shayz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go there in a buket.
2006-07-19 12:18:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋